Coming to the issues from different perspectives, the authors together have written an essential work of clear-eyed reflection and authoritative analysis. They refute a number of misconceptions and challenge faulty thinking that surrounds the discussion of North Korea, most important, the idea that North Korea is an irrational nation. Cha and Kang contend that however provocative, even deplorable, the North's behavior may at times be, it is not incomprehensible or incoherent.

Introduction: The debate over North Korea / Victor Cha and David Kang -- Weak but still threatening / Victor Cha -- Threatening, but deterence works / David Kang -- Response: Why we must pursue "Hawk engagement" / Victor Cha -- Response: Why are we afraid of engagement? / David Kang -- Hyperbole dominates: the 2003 nuclear crisis / Victor Cha and David Kang -- Beyond hyperbole, toward a strategy / Victor Cha and David Kang.

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